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Windows CE 1.0

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Windows CE 1.0
DeveloperMicrosoft
OS familyWindows CE
Source modelShared source
Released to
manufacturing
November 17, 1996 (1996-11-17)
Latest release1.01 / June 25, 1997 (1997-06-25)[1]
Kernel typeEmbedded kernel
LicenseMicrosoft EULA
Succeeded byWindows CE 2.0
Support status
Unsupported

Windows CE 1.0 is an operating system developed by Microsoft for embedded systems.

History

The operating system was initially announced on 17 September 1996.[2]

The first devices running the new operating system were announced at Comdex in on 11 November 1996. The devices were made by companies including Casio, Compaq, Hewlett-Packard and Philips.[3]

Devices

Windows CE 1.0 ran on devices which were known as Handheld PCs. These devices include the HP 300LX[4], and the Casio Cassiopeia A-10.

References

  1. ^ http://www.hpcfactor.com/support/windowsce/wce1.asp
  2. ^ "Microsoft Offers Operating System". New York Times. 17 September 1996. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
  3. ^ Zuckerman, Laurence (18 November 1996). "The Hand-Held Computer Is Introduced Once Again". New York Times. Retrieved 26 June 1996. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ "HP 300Lx Palmtop PC - HP Palmtop/Jornada/OmniGo PC - Comparison Doc". HP. 24 May 2004. Retrieved 26 June 2012.